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Banner Corporation Earns $3.5 Million, or $0.30 Per Share, in Second Quarter.


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WALLA WALLA Walla Walla (wŏl`ə wŏl`ə), city (1990 pop. 26,478), seat of Walla Walla co., SE Wash., at the junction of the Walla Walla River and Mill Creek, near the Oregon line; inc. 1862. , Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2002

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 Corporation (Nasdaq:BANR BANR Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources ), the parent company of Banner Bank Banner Bank is a Washington financial institution based in Walla Walla. Originally known as First Federal Savings And Loan Of Walla Walla, it was the oldest Savings and Loan institution in the state of Washington. , today reported improved earnings for the second quarter and for the first six months of 2002. Second quarter net income totaled $3.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2001. For the first six months of 2002, net income was $7.4 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to $3.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the like period a year ago.

"Over the past two quarters, we have continued to improve our earnings performance despite the weaker economic conditions affecting some of our markets. At the same time we have been augmenting our credit administration process and have hired additional credit personnel to renew and approve loan requests, identify problem loans and manage the work-out of problem loans," said D. Michael Jones Mike or Michael Jones may refer to:

In sports:
  • Michael Jones (footballer) (born 1987), English footballer
  • Michael Niko Jones (born 1965), rugby union player and coach
  • Mike Jones (linebacker) (born 1965), American football player
, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Credit Quality Review

The credit issues involving a former senior commercial loan officer, first announced in September September: see month.  2001, continue to affect the Company's results. For the quarter and six months ended June June: see month.  30, 2002, the Company recorded $4.0 million and $7.0 million in loan loss provision, respectively, primarily as a result of further deterioration de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
n.
The process or condition of becoming worse.
 in the quality of loans associated with that former officer in the greater Seattle Seattle (sēăt`əl), city (1990 pop. 516,259), seat of King co., W Wash., built on seven hills, between Elliott Bay of Puget Sound and Lake Washington; inc. 1869.  area and continued weakness with respect to economic activity in that market area. As noted in an earlier press release, many of the loans originated by that former officer were to marginal (jargon) marginal - 1. Extremely small. "A marginal increase in core can decrease GC time drastically." In everyday terms, this means that it is a lot easier to clean off your desk if you have a spare place to put some of the junk while you sort through it.

2.
 borrowers and many of the loans had been manipulated to disguise Disguise
Dishonesty (See DECEIT.)

Abigail

enters nunnery as convert to retrieve money. [Br. Lit.: The Jew of Malta]

Achilles

disguised as a woman to avoid conscription. [Gk.
 credit weaknesses. This portion of the portfolio has continued to suffer in the current economic environment, leading to an elevated level of charge-offs and the need for additional loan loss provision. In the first half of 2002, the Company recorded total loan charge-offs of $8.4 million, of which $5.8 million was for loans associated with that former officer. Since first discovering the credit issues involving this former officer, Banner has recorded $16.1 million in charge-offs on loans associated with this individual, an amount which represents 80% of all charge-offs incurred by the Company over the past 18 months.

Non-performing assets were $26.1 million, or 1.21% of total assets, at June 30, 2002, compared to $31.5 million, or 1.46% of total assets, at March 31, 2002. Included in the June 30, 2002 balances were $10.0 million of non-performing loans A non-performing loan is a loan that is in default or close to being in default. Many loans become non-performing after being in default for 3 months, but this can depend on the contract terms.  associated with the former senior commercial loan officer. Excluding the assets associated with the former officer, non-performing assets were $16.2 million, or 0.75% of total assets, at June 30, 2002.

"While we recognize these credit issues are costly, we are making progress toward their resolution. Exclusive of loan issues created by the former senior loan officer, the remainder of our loan portfolio's performance is relatively comparable to the national averages on many measures of asset quality," said Jones.

Operations Review

Revenues (net interest income before the provision for loan losses plus other operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
) increased 10%, to $23.0 million compared to $20.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. For the first half of the year, revenues increased 10% to $45.1 million compared to $41.2 million for the like period a year ago. In addition to growth at Banner Bank, revenues were augmented by the January January: see month.  2002 acquisition of Oregon Oregon, city, United States
Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products.
 Business Bank.

Net interest margin was 3.90% in the second quarter, level with the prior quarter, and 26 basis points higher than the 3.64% generated in the second quarter of 2001. "Our interest expense continued to decline faster than interest income, providing a boost to our interest rate spread," said Lloyd Baker, Chief Financial Officer. Net interest margin for the first half of the year was 3.90%, a 19 basis point improvement over the 3.71% margin a year ago. "As we continue to increase our deposit base with more transactional deposits and as existing time deposits and fixed rate borrowings reprice, we expect funding costs will continue to decline over the next quarter or two; however, in the current interest rate environment, lower asset yields are also likely," said Baker.

For the second quarter, other operating income declined slightly to $3.5 million, from $3.6 million in the same quarter a year ago, but grew 4% for the first half of this year to $6.8 million from $6.5 million in the first half of 2001. "Our construction and mortgage lending operations, including our real estate lending subsidiary, Community Financial Corporation (CFC CFC

See: Controlled foreign corporation
), continue to prosper in this low interest rate environment, contributing significantly to non-interest income," Jones noted.

"One of the highlights of the quarter was the addition of three senior executives to our management team and a number of other well-qualified individuals to augment aug·ment  
v. aug·ment·ed, aug·ment·ing, aug·ments

v.tr.
1. To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity:
 our credit administration, community banking and middle market lending efforts," Jones noted. "Adding these highly experienced people is an important part of our strategy to improve loan quality, generate further growth and establish a presence in the lower middle market lending arena."

Other operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
 were $13.8 million for the quarter compared to $15.2 million (which included a $2.6 million expense related to the check kiting The unlawful practice of drawing checks against a bank account containing insufficient funds to cover them, with the expectation that the necessary funds will be deposited before such checks are presented for payment.  loss disclosed dis·close  
tr.v. dis·closed, dis·clos·ing, dis·clos·es
1. To expose to view, as by removing a cover; uncover.

2. To make known (something heretofore kept secret).
 in prior news releases) in the second quarter of 2001. Other operating expenses decreased for the first six months of 2002 to $27.2 million, compared to $30.9 million (including a $6.2 million charge for the check-kiting problem) in the like period a year ago. Other operating expense Operating Expense

The essential things that a company must purchase in order to maintain business.

Notes:
For example, the payment of employees wages are an operating expense.

Also known as OPEX.
 for the quarter and six-month period included expenses resulting from the acquisition of Oregon Business Bank, which added 12 experienced employees and increased salary, benefits and occupancy costs Occupancy costs are the whole life costs of buildings and their associated land from occupancy until disposal. These costs may be incurred on a regular or irregular basis. Occupancy costs are those costs related to occupying a space including; rent, real estate taxes, personal . Growth in the size and complexity in the Company's operations, including increased senior staff and additional production capacity at CFC, also added to operating expenses. In addition, following the adoption of the statement of financial accounting standard no. 142, the Bank no longer amortizes goodwill associated with intangible assets Intangible Asset

An asset that is not physical in nature.

Notes:
Examples are things like copyrights, patents, intellectual property, and goodwill. These are the opposite of tangible assets.
 from acquisitions. Consequently, amortization expenses were significantly lower this year. Goodwill amortization expense was $795,000 in the second quarter of 2001 and $1.6 million in the first half of 2001.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets increased 6% to $2.16 billion at June 30, 2002 from $2.04 billion at June 30, 2001, while stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the balance sheet that includes capital received from investors in exchange for stock (paid-in capital), donated capital, and retained earnings. This is equal to total assets minus liabilities, preferred stock and intangible assets.
 was $197.0 million compared to $193.0 million a year earlier. Book value per share at June 30, 2002 increased to $17.75 per share, from $17.22 per share a year earlier and tangible Possessing a physical form that can be touched or felt.

Tangible refers to that which can be seen, weighed, measured, or apprehended by the senses. A tangible object is something that is real and substantial. An automobile is an example of tangible Personal Property.
 book value per share increased to $14.44 from $14.27. Banner's loan portfolio totaled $1.55 billion at June 30, 2002, down slightly from $1.57 billion a year ago. Growth in commercial and agricultural loans, which now represent 23% of the loan portfolio, offset the reduction in real estate loans which, despite strong real estate and construction loan production, declined as a result of continued refinancing Refinancing

An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt.
 activity in the low interest rate environment.

Deposits increased 13% to $1.43 billion at June 31, 2002 from $1.26 billion a year earlier. Non-interest bearing deposits grew 40% to $196.2 million representing 14% of the deposit mix, compared $140.5 million or 11% a year ago. "Our retail and commercial business banking departments have been very successful in attracting new transaction accounts and expanding existing relationships," Jones said. "We look forward to expanding our franchise by opening Banner Bank's 40th and 41st branch offices in North Spokane Spokane, city, United States
Spokane (spōkăn`), city (1990 pop. 177,196), seat of Spokane co., E Wash., at the spectacular falls of the Spokane River; inc. 1881.
 and Pasco, Washington Pasco (IPA: [ˈpæs ko]) is a city located in Franklin County, in the state of Washington, USA. Pasco is the county seat of Franklin CountyGR6. . These new offices, which we anticipate to open for business in August, are the first of several important expansion endeavors currently under consideration."

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today, July July: see month.  24, 2002 at 7:00 a.m. PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there , to discuss second quarter and year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD)

The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date.
 results. The conference call can be accessed live by telephone at 952-556-2835, access code #6099068 or from the Company's website at www.banrbank.com, or www.companyboardroom.com. Institutional investors Institutional Investor

A non-bank person or organization that trades securities in large enough share quantities or dollar amounts that they qualify for preferential treatment and lower commissions.
 may access the call via www.streetevents.com. An archived recording of the call can be accessed by dialing 703-326-3020, access code #6099068 until July 31, 2002 or via the Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
 at www.companyboardroom.com through August 7, 2002.

Banner Corporation is the parent of Banner Bank, a commercial bank which operates a total of 39 branch offices and six loan offices in 18 counties in Washington This is a list of counties in Washington. There are thirty-nine counties in the U.S. state of Washington.

Certain residents of Snohomish County consider themselves to be part of Freedom County.
, Oregon and Idaho Idaho (ī`dəhō), one of the Rocky Mt. states in the NW United States. It is bordered by Montana and Wyoming (E), Utah and Nevada (S), Oregon and Washington (W), and the Canadian province of British Columbia (N). . Banner serves the Pacific Northwest region
This article is about the region in Pennsylvania. For the area of the United States of America, see Pacific Northwest.


The Northwest Region
 with a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.banrbank.com.

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for earnings, growth and market forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's control and might cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations and stated objectives. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, regional and general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, demand for mortgages and other loans, real estate values, competition, loan delinquency delinquency

Criminal behaviour carried out by a juvenile. Young males make up the bulk of the delinquent population (about 80% in the U.S.) in all countries in which the behaviour is reported.
 rates, changes in accounting principles, practices, policies or guidelines guidelines,
n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks.
, changes in legislation or regulation, other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory reg·u·late  
tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

2.
 and technological factors affecting operations, pricing, products and services and Banner's ability to successfully resolve the outstanding credit issues and recover check kiting losses. Accordingly, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Banner undertakes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                 Quarters Ended
(In thousands except      ----------------------------------------
 share and per share      Jun 30, 2002  Mar 31, 2002  Jun 30, 2001
 data)                    ------------  ------------  ------------

INTEREST INCOME:
    Loans
     receivable            $   30,702   $   31,251    $   34,257
    Mortgage-backed
     securities                 2,886        2,556         3,005
    Securities
     and deposits               2,688        2,211         2,477
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
                               36,276       36,018        39,739

INTEREST EXPENSE:
    Deposits                    9,874       10,144        13,992
    Federal Home Loan
     Bank advances              6,231        6,468         7,686
    Other borrowings              738          492           867
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
                               16,843       17,104        22,545
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
Net Interest Income
  Before Provision
  For Loan Losses              19,433       18,914        17,194

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES       4,000        3,000         2,950
                          ------------  ------------  ------------

Net Interest Income
  After Provision
  For Loan Losses              15,433       15,914        14,244

OTHER OPERATING INCOME:
    Loan servicing fees           413          344           285
    Other fees and
     service charges            1,548        1,258         1,468
    Gain (loss) on sale
     of loans                   1,128        1,291         1,222
    Gain (loss) on sale
     of securities                 12            5           360
    Miscellaneous                 448          320           300
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
                                3,549        3,218         3,635

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE:
    Salary and employee
     benefits                   9,090        8,694         7,625
    Less capitalized loan
     origination costs         (1,292)      (1,313)       (1,371)
    Occupancy and
     equipment                  2,039        2,083         1,885
    Information / computer data
     services                     724          613           859
    Advertising                   298          299           215
    Check kiting
     loss                          --           --         2,600
    Amortization of
     intangibles                   53           75           795
    Miscellaneous               2,928        2,875         2,593
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
                               13,840       13,326        15,201
                          ------------  ------------  ------------

      Income Before
       Provision For
       Income Taxes             5,142        5,806         2,678

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES      1,615        1,897         1,059
                          ------------  ------------  ------------
NET INCOME                 $    3,527   $    3,909    $    1,619
                          ============  ============  ============

Earnings Per Share
    Basic                  $     0.32   $     0.35    $     0.14
    Diluted                $     0.30   $     0.34    $     0.14

Cumulative Dividend Per
 Share                     $     0.15   $     0.15    $     0.14

Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
    Basic                  11,070,028   11,033,366    11,176,583
    Diluted                11,581,510   11,448,741    11,683,168

Shares repurchased during
 the period                        --       40,000       173,679


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                 Six  Months Ended
 (In thousands except          -------------------------------
  share and per share data)    Jun 30, 2002       Jun 30, 2001
                               ------------       ------------
INTEREST INCOME:
  Loans receivable             $    61,953       $    68,919
  Mortgage-backed securities         5,442             6,277
  Securities and deposits            4,899             5,121
                               ------------       ------------
                                    72,294            80,317

INTEREST EXPENSE:
  Deposits                          20,018            28,211
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances   12,699            15,506
  Other borrowings                   1,230             1,935
                               ------------       ------------
                                    33,947            45,652
                               ------------       ------------

Net Interest Income Before
 Provision For Loan Losses          38,347            34,665

 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES           7,000             3,900
                               ------------       ------------
Net Interest Income After
 Provision For Loan Losses          31,347            30,765

OTHER OPERATING INCOME:
    Loan servicing fees                757               595
    Other fees and service
     charges                         2,806             2,931
    Gain (loss) on sale of loans     2,419             2,083
    Gain (loss) on sale of
     securities                         17               360
    Miscellaneous                      768               531
                               ------------       ------------
                                     6,767             6,500

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE:
    Salary and employee benefits    17,784            15,004
    Less capitalized loan
     origination costs              (2,605)           (2,436)
    Occupancy and equipment          4,122             3,744
    Information / computer data
     services                        1,337             1,502
    Advertising                        597               418
    Check kiting loss                   --             6,200
    Amortization of intangibles        128             1,590
    Miscellaneous                    5,803             4,890
                               ------------       ------------
                                    27,166            30,912
                               ------------       ------------
      Income Before Provision
       For Income Taxes             10,948             6,353

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES           3,512             2,425
                               ------------       ------------
NET INCOME                     $     7,436       $     3,928
                               ============       ============

Earnings Per Share
    Basic                      $      0.67       $      0.35
    Diluted                    $      0.65       $      0.34

Cumulative Dividend Per Share  $      0.30       $      0.28

Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
    Basic                       11,051,798        11,219,428
    Diluted                     11,515,479        11,652,612

Shares repurchased during the
 period                             40,000           287,679


  NOTE: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior
        periods' financial numbers to conform to the current period's
        presentation. These reclassifications have affected certain
        ratios for the prior periods. The effect of such
        reclassifications is immaterial.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands
 except share
 and per share
 data)           Jun 30, 2002  Mar 31, 2002 Jun 30, 2001 Dec 31, 2001
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Cash and due
 from banks      $     93,276  $     85,165 $     50,316 $     67,728
Securities available
 for sale             361,604       345,682      282,233      301,847
Securities held to
 maturity              14,435        15,022       16,557       14,828
Federal Home Loan
 Bank stock            31,800        31,330       29,780       30,840
Loans receivable:
 Held for sale         10,491        14,240       26,139       43,235
 Held for
  portfolio         1,558,176     1,583,121    1,555,751    1,549,742
 Allowance for
  loan losses         (16,646)      (18,899)     (16,775)     (17,552)
                  ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
                    1,552,021     1,578,462    1,565,115    1,575,425
Accrued interest
 receivable            13,994        13,485       12,875       12,929
Real estate
 held for sale, net     6,253         2,762        3,227        3,011
Property and
 equipment, net        18,502        18,299       18,167       18,151
Costs in excess
 of net assets
 acquired
 (goodwill), net       36,817        36,742       33,027       31,437
Deferred income tax
 asset, net             1,910         2,782        1,859        1,443
Bank owned life
 insurance             30,895        20,535       19,682       20,304
Other assets            3,191         1,993        3,758        9,151
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------

                 $  2,164,698  $  2,152,259 $  2,036,596 $  2,087,094
                 ============  ============ ============ ============

LIABILITIES

Deposits:
 Non-interest-
  bearing        $    196,221  $    199,328 $    140,513 $    180,813
 Interest-bearing   1,230,667     1,213,409    1,119,490    1,114,998
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
                    1,426,888     1,412,737    1,260,003    1,295,811
Borrowings:
 Advances from
  Federal Home Loan
  Bank                431,183       461,182      504,082      501,982
 Trust preferred
  securities           25,000            --           --           --
 Other borrowings      68,723        72,677       65,097       76,715
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
                      524,906       533,859      569,179      578,697
Accrued expenses
 and other
 liabilities           12,406        10,210       12,001       17,591
Deferred compensation   2,960         2,826        2,434        2,655
Income taxes payable      555           708           --           --
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
                    1,967,715     1,960,340    1,843,617    1,894,754

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock and
 additional paid in
 capital              127,250       126,375      129,843      126,844
Retained earnings      72,054        70,276       67,523       68,104
Accumulated other
 comprehensive income   2,534           133          958        2,264
Unearned shares
 of common stock
 issued to Employee
 Stock Ownership
 Plan (ESOP) trust:
 at cost               (4,769)       (4,769)      (5,234)      (4,769)
Net carrying value
 of stock related
 deferred compensation
 plans                    (86)          (96)        (111)        (103)
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------

                      196,983       191,919      192,979      192,340
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------

                 $  2,164,698  $  2,152,259 $  2,036,596 $  2,087,094
                 ============  ============ ============ ============

Shares Issued:
Shares outstanding
 at end of period  11,671,937    11,621,426   11,839,957   11,634,159
     Less unearned
      ESOP shares
      at end of
      period          577,039       577,039      633,278      577,039
                 ------------  ------------ ------------ ------------
Shares outstanding
 at end of period
 excluding unearned
 ESOP shares       11,094,898    11,044,387   11,206,679   11,057,120
                 ============  ============ ============ ============

Book Value Per
 Share (1)       $      17.75  $      17.38 $      17.22 $      17.40
Tangible Book
 Value Per
 Share (1)       $      14.44  $      14.05 $      14.27 $      14.55

Consolidated
 Tier 1 Leverage
 Capital Ratio          8.66%         7.51%        8.03%        7.71%

   (1)- Calculation is based on number of shares outstanding at the
        end of the period rather than weighted average shares
        outstanding and excludes unallocated shares in the employee
        stock ownership plan (ESOP).


ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
( Dollars in thousands )

                        Jun 30,     Mar 31,     Jun 30,     Dec 31,
LOANS                    2002        2002        2001        2001
(including            ---------------------------------------------
loans held for sale):

Secured by real estate:
 One- to
  four-family         $ 378,566   $ 388,509   $ 392,775   $ 422,456
 Commercial             367,166     379,448     396,017     363,560
 Multifamily             81,942      80,264      83,853      79,035
 Construction and
  land                  340,117     352,076     327,261     335,798
 Commercial
  business              263,796     269,713     252,308     270,022
 Agricultural
  business               95,375      84,233      73,053      76,501
 Consumer                41,705      43,118      56,623      45,605
                      ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Total loans
  outstanding       $ 1,568,667 $ 1,597,361 $ 1,581,890 $ 1,592,977
                      ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 NON-PERFORMING         Jun 30,     Mar 31,     Jun 30,     Dec 31,
  ASSETS:                2002        2002        2001        2001
                      ---------------------------------------------
 Loans on non-
  accrual status      $  19,562   $  28,488   $   7,486   $  17,509
 Accruing loans
  greater than 90
  days delinquent           314         222         611         534
                      ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

 Total non-
  performing loans       19,876      28,710       8,097      18,043
 Real estate owned
  (REO)/
  Repossessed assets      6,253       2,762       3,227       3,011
                      ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Total non-
  performing assets   $  26,129   $  31,472   $  11,324   $  21,054
                      ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
 Total non-
  performing assets
  /Total assets            1.21%       1.46%       0.56%       1.01%


                            Quarters Ended        Six Months Ended
                       Jun 30,  Mar 31, Jun 30,   Jun 30,    Jun 30,
CHANGE IN THE           2002     2002    2001      2002        2001
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN   ------------------------------------------------
LOSSES:

Balance at
 beginning of
 period              $ 18,899 $ 17,552 $ 15,980  $ 17,552   $ 15,314
Acquisitions/
 divestitures             --       460      --        460        --
Provision
 for loan
 losses                 4,000    3,000    2,950     7,000      3,900
Recoveries                 51       19       22        70         33
Charge-offs            (6,304)  (2,132)  (2,177)   (8,436)    (2,472)
                     -------- -------- --------  --------   --------
Net(charge-offs)
 recoveries            (6,253)  (2,113)  (2,155)   (8,366)    (2,439)
                     -------- -------- --------  --------   --------
Balance at
 end of
 period              $ 16,646 $ 18,899 $ 16,775  $ 16,646   $ 16,775
                     ======== ======== ========  ========   ========
Net charge-offs/
 Average loans
 outstanding             0.39%    0.13%    0.14%     0.52%      0.16%
Allowance for loan
 losses/Total
 loans outstanding       1.06%    1.18%    1.06%     1.06%      1.06%


NOTE: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior
periods' financial numbers to conform to the current period's
presentation. These reclassifications have affected certain ratios for
the prior periods. The effect of such reclassifications is immaterial.


ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
( Dollars in thousands )
( Rates / Ratios Annualized )

                         Quarters Ended            Six Months Ended
 OPERATING        Jun 30,    Mar 31,    Jun 30,   Jun 30,    Jun 30,
  PERFORMANCE:     2002       2002       2001      2002       2001
                 ---------------------------------------------------
 Average loans $1,586,389 $1,607,697 $1,551,811 $1,596,968 $1,534,087
 Average
  securities
  and deposits    413,038    356,817    343,453    385,208    350,809
 Average non-
  interest-
  earning
  assets          139,813    134,909    117,462    137,061    115,751
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Total Average
  Assets       $2,139,240 $2,099,423 $2,012,726 $2,119,237 $2,000,647
               ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
 Average
  deposits     $1,386,332 $1,335,890 $1,226,077 $1,361,457 $1,209,293
 Average
  borrowings      542,339    556,274    573,697    549,280    578,594
 Average non-
  interest-
  earning
  liabilities      13,191     11,040     15,179     11,716     15,190
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

 Total Average
  Liabilities   1,941,862  1,903,204  1,814,953  1,922,453  1,803,077

 Total average
  equity          197,378    196,219    197,773    196,784    197,570
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Total Average
  Liabilities
  And Equity   $2,139,240 $2,099,423 $2,012,726 $2,119,237 $2,000,647
               ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
 Interest rate
  yield on
  loans              7.76%      7.88%      8.85%      7.82%      9.06%
 Interest rate
  yield on
  securities
  and deposits       5.41%      5.42%      6.40%      5.41%      6.55%
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Interest Rate
  Yield On
  Interest-
  Earning
  Assets             7.28%      7.44%      8.41%      7.35%      8.59%
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Interest rate
  expense on
  deposits           2.86%      3.08%      4.58%      2.97%      4.70%
 Interest rate
  expense on
  borrowings         5.15%      5.07%      5.98%      5.11%      6.08%
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Interest Rate
  Expense On
  Interest-
  Bearing
  Liabilities        3.50%      3.67%      5.02%      3.58%      5.15%
               ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
 Interest rate
  spread             3.78%      3.77%      3.39%      3.77%      3.44%
               ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
 Net interest
  margin             3.90%      3.90%      3.64%      3.90%      3.71%
               ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
 Other
  operating
  income /
  Average
  assets             0.67%      0.62%      0.72%      0.64%      0.66%

 Other
  operating
  expense /
  Average
  assets             2.59%      2.57%      3.03%      2.58%      3.12%

 Efficiency
  ratio ( other
  operating
  expense /
  revenue )         60.22%     60.21%     72.98%     60.22%     75.09%

 Return on
  average
  assets             0.66%      0.76%      0.32%      0.71%      0.40%

 Return on
  average
  equity             7.17%      8.08%      3.28%      7.62%      4.01%

 Average
  equity  /
  Average
  assets             9.23%      9.35%      9.83%      9.29%      9.88%



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